Joseph Rutherford to [Hannah Rutherford]

Item Description

Title: Joseph Rutherford to [Hannah Rutherford]

Author

Rutherford, Joseph Chase, 1818-1902

Source Document

Date Created: September 18, 1863

Description

Topics include the regiment moving to Culpeper, Virginia on high ground along the Blue Ridge, skirmishing nearby, going with Dr. Childe and Col. Henry to see deserters shot but they were not shot, no military pay because the regiment moved, glad daughter Helen taking an interest in domestic duties, sadness over the desolate condition of the countryside and George moving to Washington permanently.